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TIA

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a short-lived episode (less than 24 hours) of temporary impairment to the brain that is caused by a loss of blood supply. A TIA causes a loss of function in the area of the body that is controlled by the portion of the brain affected. The loss of blood supply to the brain is most often caused by a clot that spontaneously forms in a blood vessel within the brain (thrombosis). However, it can also result from a clot that forms elsewhere in the body, dislodges from that location, and travels to lodge in an artery of the brain (emboli). A spasm and, rarely, a bleed are other causes of a TIA. Many people refer to a TIA as a "mini-stroke."TA another possibility

 

Temporal Arteritis

Giant cell arteritis, also called temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis, is a serious disease characterized by inflammation of the walls of the blood vessels (vasculitis). The vessels affected are the arteries (hence the name "arteritis"). Giant cell arteritis occurs in 10-15% of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. The age of affected patients is over 50 years of age, (Bridgette, how old are you?This may not apply at all.)...identical to polymyalgia rheumatica. The onset of giant cell arteritis may be years before, after, or without accompanying polymyalgia rheumatica. The cause of giant cell arteritis is not known. Recent research is looking into possible infectious causes and some information suggests a possible relationship to

the microbe Chlamydia. This will require further studies for verification.

Because giant cell arteritis is commonly due to inflammation of the arterial blood vessels affecting the head, it frequently leads to headaches, pain in the jaw when repetitively chewing, and tenderness of the scalp (usually over the inflamed arteries of the sides of the head (temporal area). It is also commonly associated with fatigue, low-grade fevers, and weight loss. The muscle aching of polymyalgia rheumatica is seen in nearly half of the patients with giant cell arteritis, either before, during, or after the onset of the the arteritis.

When the arteries affected by giant cell arteritis become inflamed they can narrow to the degree that the blood flow through them is limited. This can cause serious deficiency of oxygen supply to the tissues normally supplied by these arteries. Deficient oxygenation of the eyes or brain can lead to impaired or double vision, blindness, or stroke. Less commonly, inflammation of the blood vessels supplying the arms can lead to arm pain when the arms are used.

 

 

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Suzanne,

 

I am 51 but it started at 46. My symptoms started right after a big infections following surgery (was caught in the hospital and family doctor told me that I couldn't get that kind anywhere else), it is affecting mosty the right side of my body but affecting both my legs (coordination) and arms. I often say that I feel like there is not enough oxygene going to my brain and eyes. Was referred to a dentist for possible TMJ? or TNJ? pain in the jaw, I have inflamation on the side of the head (just in front of the ears and in the back of my head). I have muscle aches all over, even found new ones and some that I didn't even know they existed. I see double and troubled more and more often. See flashes of white light (some times blue) and also have periods when there seem to be less light coming in on my right side. (Yes the lights are on) I have some days (75%) that my brain is asleep and I am somewhere else.. very poor short-term memory and a lot of confusion. And every day I have periods where I suddenly feel very tired almost like I am going to lose consciousness and I have to sleep.

 

That is on top of High liver enzymes, diabetes, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia and now my kidneys are quitting slowly. Did I forget anything? Yes, when I am in one of my spells I walk like I am drunk or if you saw the movie ''the Awakening'' De Niro is walking like that at the end in between seizures. Not fun to watch or to live.

 

Thanks to you now I have some researsh to do about how they diagnose this but I am going in two days for an Sleep Deprived EEG and I hope that it is one of the tools for a diagnostic.

 

I will do some researsh but I will be more serious about changing my diet and doing a complete cleanse after the holidays. Will be very careful before that but the conversion will be permanent after the first.

 

Thank you is not enough

 

I will let you all know what the doctors are saying and how I am doing with the TT and the Cayenne Tincture.

 

Love,

Brigitte

 

 

Suzanne [suziesgoats] November 17, 2003 11:10 PMherbal remedies Subject: RE: [herbal remedies] question for Doc - TA some possibilities

TIA

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a short-lived episode (less than 24 hours) of temporary impairment to the brain that is caused by a loss of blood supply. A TIA causes a loss of function in the area of the body that is controlled by the portion of the brain affected. The loss of blood supply to the brain is most often caused by a clot that spontaneously forms in a blood vessel within the brain (thrombosis). However, it can also result from a clot that forms elsewhere in the body, dislodges from that location, and travels to lodge in an artery of the brain (emboli). A spasm and, rarely, a bleed are other causes of a TIA. Many people refer to a TIA as a "mini-stroke."TA another possibility

 

Temporal Arteritis

Giant cell arteritis, also called temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis, is a serious disease characterized by inflammation of the walls of the blood vessels (vasculitis). The vessels affected are the arteries (hence the name "arteritis"). Giant cell arteritis occurs in 10-15% of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. The age of affected patients is over 50 years of age, (Bridgette, how old are you?This may not apply at all.)...identical to polymyalgia rheumatica. The onset of giant cell arteritis may be years before, after, or without accompanying polymyalgia rheumatica. The cause of giant cell arteritis is not known. Recent research is looking into possible infectious causes and some information suggests a possible relationship to the microbe Chlamydia. This will require further studies for verification.

Because giant cell arteritis is commonly due to inflammation of the arterial blood vessels affecting the head, it frequently leads to headaches, pain in the jaw when repetitively chewing, and tenderness of the scalp (usually over the inflamed arteries of the sides of the head (temporal area). It is also commonly associated with fatigue, low-grade fevers, and weight loss. The muscle aching of polymyalgia rheumatica is seen in nearly half of the patients with giant cell arteritis, either before, during, or after the onset of the the arteritis.

When the arteries affected by giant cell arteritis become inflamed they can narrow to the degree that the blood flow through them is limited. This can cause serious deficiency of oxygen supply to the tissues normally supplied by these arteries. Deficient oxygenation of the eyes or brain can lead to impaired or double vision, blindness, or stroke. Less commonly, inflammation of the blood vessels supplying the arms can lead to arm pain when the arms are used.

 

 

 

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Brigitte

What kind of surgery did you have when you were 46? Was it sinus? You have symptoms like severe sinus infection, probably fungal.

 

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RE: [herbal remedies] question for Doc - TA some possibilities

 

Suzanne,

 

I am 51 but it started at 46. My symptoms started right after a big infections following surgery (was caught in the hospital and family doctor told me that I couldn't get that kind anywhere else), it is affecting mosty the right side of my body but affecting both my legs (coordination) and arms. I often say that I feel like there is not enough oxygene going to my brain and eyes. Was referred to a dentist for possible TMJ? or TNJ? pain in the jaw, I have inflamation on the side of the head (just in front of the ears and in the back of my head). I have muscle aches all over, even found new ones and some that I didn't even know they existed. I see double and troubled more and more often. See flashes of white light (some times blue) and also have periods when there seem to be less light coming in on my right side. (Yes the lights are on) I have some days (75%) that my brain is asleep and I am somewhere else.. very poor short-term memory and a lot of confusion. And every day I have periods where I suddenly feel very tired almost like I am going to lose consciousness and I have to sleep.

 

That is on top of High liver enzymes, diabetes, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia and now my kidneys are quitting slowly. Did I forget anything? Yes, when I am in one of my spells I walk like I am drunk or if you saw the movie ''the Awakening'' De Niro is walking like that at the end in between seizures. Not fun to watch or to live.

 

Thanks to you now I have some researsh to do about how they diagnose this but I am going in two days for an Sleep Deprived EEG and I hope that it is one of the tools for a diagnostic.

 

I will do some researsh but I will be more serious about changing my diet and doing a complete cleanse after the holidays. Will be very careful before that but the conversion will be permanent after the first.

 

Thank you is not enough

 

I will let you all know what the doctors are saying and how I am doing with the TT and the Cayenne Tincture.

 

Love,

Brigitte

 

 

Suzanne [suziesgoats] November 17, 2003 11:10 PMherbal remedies Subject: RE: [herbal remedies] question for Doc - TA some possibilities

TIA

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a short-lived episode (less than 24 hours) of temporary impairment to the brain that is caused by a loss of blood supply. A TIA causes a loss of function in the area of the body that is controlled by the portion of the brain affected. The loss of blood supply to the brain is most often caused by a clot that spontaneously forms in a blood vessel within the brain (thrombosis). However, it can also result from a clot that forms elsewhere in the body, dislodges from that location, and travels to lodge in an artery of the brain (emboli). A spasm and, rarely, a bleed are other causes of a TIA. Many people refer to a TIA as a "mini-stroke."TA another possibility

 

Temporal Arteritis

Giant cell arteritis, also called temporal arteritis or cranial arteritis, is a serious disease characterized by inflammation of the walls of the blood vessels (vasculitis). The vessels affected are the arteries (hence the name "arteritis"). Giant cell arteritis occurs in 10-15% of patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. The age of affected patients is over 50 years of age, (Bridgette, how old are you?This may not apply at all.)...identical to polymyalgia rheumatica. The onset of giant cell arteritis may be years before, after, or without accompanying polymyalgia rheumatica. The cause of giant cell arteritis is not known. Recent research is looking into possible infectious causes and some information suggests a possible relationship to the microbe Chlamydia. This will require further studies for verification.

Because giant cell arteritis is commonly due to inflammation of the arterial blood vessels affecting the head, it frequently leads to headaches, pain in the jaw when repetitively chewing, and tenderness of the scalp (usually over the inflamed arteries of the sides of the head (temporal area). It is also commonly associated with fatigue, low-grade fevers, and weight loss. The muscle aching of polymyalgia rheumatica is seen in nearly half of the patients with giant cell arteritis, either before, during, or after the onset of the the arteritis.

When the arteries affected by giant cell arteritis become inflamed they can narrow to the degree that the blood flow through them is limited. This can cause serious deficiency of oxygen supply to the tissues normally supplied by these arteries. Deficient oxygenation of the eyes or brain can lead to impaired or double vision, blindness, or stroke. Less commonly, inflammation of the blood vessels supplying the arms can lead to arm pain when the arms are used.

 

 

 

Protect your identity with Mail AddressGuard Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington